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Laura Brown

Former Editor-in-Chief, InStyle

Known for her down-to-earth perspective and quirky sense of humour, InStyle’s former editor-in-chief embraced social media and the power of video to engage millions of fashion fans.

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News & Analysis

Alastair McKimm Named i-D’s Editor-in-Chief

The title’s former fashion director will succeed Holly Shackleton six months after he resigned from the Vice-owned British style title. He shares his vision for i-D’s next global chapter with BoF.

News & Analysis

Alastair McKimm Named i-D’s Editor-in-Chief

The title’s former fashion director will succeed Holly Shackleton six months after he resigned from the Vice-owned British style title. He shares his vision for i-D’s next global chapter with BoF.


Fashion Week

VFiles Names Participating Designers and Launches Own Line

Former Hood By Air fashion director Paul Cupo will design luxury unisex streetwear brand VFiles Yellow Label.

Fashion Week

VFiles Names Participating Designers and Launches Own Line

Former Hood By Air fashion director Paul Cupo will design luxury unisex streetwear brand VFiles Yellow Label.


News & Analysis

Fashion Editors or Influencers? Sometimes It’s Hard to Tell.

Magazine editors have blanched at the rise of digital influencers, but many have grown their own social media presence from hobby to side hustle.

News & Analysis

Fashion Editors or Influencers? Sometimes It’s Hard to Tell.

Magazine editors have blanched at the rise of digital influencers, but many have grown their own social media presence from hobby to side hustle.


News & Analysis

Redesigns Won’t Save Magazines

At a time when print-driven titles are losing the attention war to mobile phones, success will come from creating highly addictive content that shapes the conversations people are having online, not redesigns, argues Amy Odell.

News & Analysis

Redesigns Won’t Save Magazines

At a time when print-driven titles are losing the attention war to mobile phones, success will come from creating highly addictive content that shapes the conversations people are having online, not redesigns, argues Amy Odell.


News & Analysis

The New Anatomy of a Magazine Cover

Big names don’t move issues like they used to, opening up opportunities for new and unexpected faces that make bold statements.

News & Analysis

The New Anatomy of a Magazine Cover

Big names don’t move issues like they used to, opening up opportunities for new and unexpected faces that make bold statements.


Retail

The RealReal’s First Permanent Store Will Mix Consignment with Community

Opening in New York on Friday, the shop will feature over 400 new pieces every day, as well as valuation services, drinks and monthly installations from outside partners.

Retail

The RealReal’s First Permanent Store Will Mix Consignment with Community

Opening in New York on Friday, the shop will feature over 400 new pieces every day, as well as valuation services, drinks and monthly installations from outside partners.


Retail

Levi’s Unveils 50 Collaborations to Boost Comeback

The denim brand enlisted influencers from G-Dragon to Karlie Kloss to personalise trucker jackets as part of its efforts to grow beyond jeans — and tap today’s digitally driven youth culture.

Retail

Levi’s Unveils 50 Collaborations to Boost Comeback

The denim brand enlisted influencers from G-Dragon to Karlie Kloss to personalise trucker jackets as part of its efforts to grow beyond jeans — and tap today’s digitally driven youth culture.


Media

Nina Garcia Appointed Editor-in-Chief at Elle

The creative director of Marie Claire will succeed Robbie Myers on September 18.

Media

Nina Garcia Appointed Editor-in-Chief at Elle

The creative director of Marie Claire will succeed Robbie Myers on September 18.


Luxury

How Ganni Reinvented Scandinavian Style

What began as a niche cashmere line has blossomed into a brand with almost $60 million in annual revenue and plans to take the quintessential Copenhagen girl global.

Luxury

How Ganni Reinvented Scandinavian Style

What began as a niche cashmere line has blossomed into a brand with almost $60 million in annual revenue and plans to take the quintessential Copenhagen girl global.


Financial Markets

Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein

It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?

Financial Markets

Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein

It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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